Rockland’s Largest Road Race!

The Rockland Road Runners’ 5 Mile Turkey Trot for the Marisa Fund has become the largest running event in Rockland County, drawing over 3100 participants from the NY Metro area and beyond. 2018 will be the 27th Annual Run and the money raised will support the efforts of the Marisa Fund to eradicate childhood cancer. Join us Thanksgiving morning at Rockland Lake for a truly memorable running experience!

All proceeds of this event will benefit:

The Marisa Fund, helping kids with cancer and their families. A part of the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation at New York Medical Center in Valhalla, NY, the Marisa Fund provides funds for research to generate less toxic treatment protocols for children with cancer. It is our goal to cure the patient and kill the cancer. We also provide financial assistance for families when insurance is not enough. Every dollar raised goes to easing treatments, easing financial hardship and finding a cure for pediatric cancer.

The Turkey Trot also benefits local charitable organizations: People to People and the Rockland County Police Hispanic Society Scholarship Fund

You can help:
Join in the Thanksgiving spirit and bring your non-perishable food items for our annual food drive. All food collected will be distributed by “People to People” to assist needy families throughout Rockland County

FAQ

Answers to a few of the questions we hear most often…

Is Pre-Race Registration and Race Packet Pickup available?
Yes! We have had record numbers of participants in recent years, making race-day registration impractical. As of 2014, you have three ways to enter the Turkey Trot: Online, by mail, or in person at race packet pickup. Race packet pickup for online and mail registrants is also available on those dates at Modell’s. We’ve made it easy and convenient to enter. Come join us!

What time should I arrive at the race?
Because of parking issues, it is highly recommended that you arrive NO LATER than 7:30 AM.

Are shirts available to all pre-registrants?
We will have shirts for all who register online or by mail before November 17. For registrants at race packet pickup, shirts will be available on a first-come, first served basis.

Can I purchase a shirt on race day?
No. It’s not that we wouldn’t love to take in a few more dollars for the charities we support, but we simply don’t have extra shirts. Again, if you must have a shirt, please register by November 17.

Do you allow walkers in the race?
Yes! In fact, we have families who have made it an annual tradition to come and walk with us Thanksgiving morning. Walkers pay the same entry fees, and receive the same amenities as runners: shirts to pre-registrants, refreshments, race packets, and the satisfaction of helping local Rockland charities.

Is there a separate start for walkers?
No, so we ask that walkers stand toward the rear of the start area to allow runners to start unimpeded, and for everyone to start safely.

Are there awards for competitive walkers?
No. There is no separate walker scoring category.

If I walk the course, must I wear a chip?
Yes! Because the Turkey Trot is a USATF certified event, all participants must wear a scoring chip. We are now using B-Tag scoring chips which are part of your race number. Nothing needs to be attached to your shoe.

When can I see my results?
Printouts of Turkey Trot race results are posted at the event as soon as they become available from the scoring computers, so stick around a while after you finish. If you must get home to put the turkey in the oven, complete results will be posted here the following day. We’d love to run home from the race and post them immediately for you, but we didn’t think you’d mind if we enjoy the rest of our Thanksiving Day with family, friends, and turkeys of our own!

Course Records

Male:

Luis Collazo

23:53 (2009)

Female:

Kate Irvin

28:53 (2008)

Wheelchair (pushrim):

Nano Chliman

18:05 (2003)

Wheelchair (handcrank):

Don Rock

31:15 (2010)

Sponsorship

Corporate Sponsorship Benefits

The Thanksgiving Day 5-Mile Turkey Trot offers local and regional exposure for your company or business in the following ways (scroll down to see our current sponsors):

Media Coverage

Merchandising

Product Sampling

Targeted Audience of Consumers

Image-Building Opportunities

Employee & Corporate Team Motivation

Association with Local & National Health Movement

Your logo will appear on the back of the long sleeve shirt given to all participants, workers, and volunteers.

Opportunity to distribute your literature or informational brochure in a race packet (Approximately 2500 race packets are prepared and distributed to the participants).

We will display your banner (if you have one) in the vicinity of the finish line area for all to see.

Acknowledgement by race announcer during event.

Acknowledgement throughout the year as a Turkey Trot sponsor on our website.

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Rockland’s Largest Road Race! The Rockland Road Runners’ 5 Mile Turkey Trot for the Marisa Fund has become the largest running event in Rockland County, drawing over 3100 participants from the NY Metro area and beyond. 2018 will be the 27th Annual Run and the money raised will support the efforts of the Marisa Fund to eradicate…

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Rockland Road Runners is an organization for runners in and around Rockland County, NY. We promote fitness, friendship, competition, and charity. RRR hosts local races plus has a racing team that competes in NYRR races and other events.